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Which of the three modes of transfer of heat is the fastest?
Asked by Topperlearning User | 15 Apr, 2015, 04:32: PM
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Radiation is the fastest mode of heat transfer its velocity being 3 x 108 m/s in vacuum. For example: the heat from the Sun comes to Earth in the form of radiation and it takes approximately 8 minutes for the solar rays to reach Earth.

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